Close call in traffic leaves driver irate

This letter is for the man in the red Chevy pickup who passed my car and the car directly behind me, at a high rate of speed, crossing a solid center line on Route 370 heading toward Baldwinsville at 11 a.m. Aug. 26, as I was turning left into my driveway.

You put my life, my dog's life and the people's lives in the other car in danger with your stupidity. Lucky for all of us I saw your reckless action in my mirror and did not immediately turn.

Your one-finger wave to me showed just how ignorant you are, as well as your lack of consideration for others. You and others like you do not belong behind the wheel of a vehicle.

Our roads are becoming more dangerous each day as these aggressive drivers grow in numbers. There will be more senseless injury and death on the highways unless something is done.

The privilege to drive is just that - a privilege, not a constitutional right. People who abuse that privilege should lose it. Law enforcement and the courts need to protect the innocent by strictly enforcing the laws and prosecuting the guilty. There should not be any plea-bargaining of charges, and fines should be increased. Repeat offenders should be hurt monetarily and with loss of freedom.